Building Energy Experts help make the Dyer Soccer Arena more energy efficient. After conducting an Energy Audit and identifying several areas that could help reduce energy consumption, BEE performed building envelope sealing and insulation upgrades. Owner Mike Ward realized a 40% reduction in energy bills this winter and used that savings to upgrade his 465 Watt high bay lighting to 100 Watt LED lighting. With this upgrade he will realize a savings of 14,600 watts every time the lights are on. See the two articles about this project below.
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Dyer Soccer Arena goes green in a BIG WAY
May 7th, 2010Professional Remodeler highlights Building Energy Experts in December Issue
December 24th, 2009Professional Remodeler highlights Building Energy Experts in December Issue -Home Energy Audits. The magazine looks to Building Energy Experts to advise other remodelers how to turn around shoddy construction while opening up a unique business opportunity.
Building Energy Experts selected for ComEd –Air Sealing Program
December 16th, 2009ComEd & Honeywell Building Solutions — Air Sealing Pilot Program
Building Energy Experts has been selected as the subcontractor/consultant for the ComEd Smart Ideas All Electric Home Performance Tune Up Air Sealing Pilot Program in conjunction with Honeywell Building Solutions. Building Energy Experts was selected for this program due to the companies ability to conduct Energy Audits to RESNET and BPI national home energy auditing standards. In addition, B.E.E has the in house capabilities to perform all of the necessary air sealing, insulation, and other building performance upgrades necessary. Very few companies offer a combination of these services and experience. Honeywell Building Solutions will be providing Energy Efficient Lighting, Hot Water Pipe Insulation, Low Flow Shower Heads and Aerators. Building Energy Experts conducts the Blower Door Test and performs all necessary building performance upgrades to make the house more energy efficient. To find out if you are eligible for this exciting weatherization pilot program please visit www.ComEd.com
PRODUCTS
August 26th, 2009Products
Building Energy Experts only selects products of the highest quality. We always try to use local or made in the USA products. Our selection process is based on experience. With over 40+ years in the industry we know what works and what doesn’t. Most of our products are backed with a warranty and your satisfaction is always 100% guaranteed.
Windspire
BENEFITS OF WINDSPIRE
Windspire is a new approach to wind power. Small, silent and affordable, the 30 foot high Windspire installs easily to capture wind energy in more places – from homes and businesses to large energy projects.
Working with wind from all directions, Windspires can also be grouped together to give you the power you need, without tall towers and within zoning guidelines. Windspire’s flexibility provides more options so you can take faster control of your rising utility costs.
From a sculptural wind garden to a micro-wind farm, Windspire offers tested performance that is competitive to traditional wind turbines with lower installation costs and minimal maintenance. Whatever your energy goals, it’s all easier to achieve with Windspire. The Windspire is the only Small Wind Turbine that is designed and built in the USA!
Solar Power
Solar Water Heaters
Reduce or eliminate hot water heating energy costs with a solar water heating system. Solar hot water heaters save money, reduce carbon, and lower our dependence on imported energy.
Solar Panels (PV) Photovoltaic Modules
To save the most money on electricity, start out with getting the best deal when you source your solar panels! Our network of solar panel dealers have direct factory pricing on monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar electric panels in sizes of 200, 225 and 270 watts. Our line of “Made in USA” and imported solar panels are U.L. Listed and carry a 25 year warranty. Building Energy Experts also provides inverters and mounting hardware.
LED Lighting
Environmental issues aside, the move to retrofit existing lamps and bulbs with LED provides extreme cost benefits that include reducing or nearly eliminating maintenance, extending lamp life up to 50,000 hours, and reducing heat output that results in environmental cooling savings.
LED (Light Emitting Diodes) is recognized for its negligible effect on the environment, and its superior properties when compared to traditional light sources.
Building Energy Experts supplies the best in environmentally friendly lamps that will reduce your ‘carbon footprint’ while saving on energy costs.
We’ve listed some of the most compelling LED stats below.
The state of LED technology changes almost daily. Building Energy Experts continually updates our product line to insure that our retrofit lamps are the best that the industry has to offer.
* Energy consumption 1/10 of incandescent.
* Available in line and low voltage
* Instant cold start
* Reduced maintenance
* Low operating temperature – (vs. halogen which can be over 600°F)
* Contains no mercury (fluorescent has 10 – 40mg Hg per bulb)
Building Energy Experts relies on our strong partnerships in the industry to bring you manufacture direct pricing. This makes LED lighting a much more affordable choice.
SOLUTIONS
August 5th, 2009Find out where money is being spent and where energy is being lost with a Building Energy Experts evaluation. The results will pin point what areas of your home or business are in the greatest need of improvement and help you decide where your money would be best spent.
Building Energy Experts offer’s answers, solutions, and repairs. At Building Energy Experts we rely on our 40 + years of construction experience to diagnose and fix Building Energy issues. It is our focus and specialty.
Home Energy Audits
A building performance analysis or energy audit for short is the first step to assess how much energy your home, business, or building consumes. The collected data is analyzed by our skilled staff to find areas to increase energy efficiency. We perform a multitude of tests which may include blower door depressurization, thermal imaging, and an inspection of the mechanical systems. If the goal of the analysis is to establish a rating for the building, such as a HERS or Energy Star rating, computer modeling of the structure is used in order to view virtual upgrades. The analysis also includes computing return on investment calculations, through this computer modeling.
“A energy rating is similar to fuel efficiency (miles per gallon) standards for cars. It lets you know how efficiently your home uses energy.”
Commercial Energy Audits
Commercial buildings hold the greatest potential for energy reduction. Find immediate savings buried in day to day operational expenses. Building Energy Experts are trained experts at Department of Energy approved software –eQUEST. This software was designed to allow you to perform detailed comparative analysis of building designs and technologies by applying sophisticated building energy use simulation techniques. We offers a valuable palette of energy design tools and resources that help make it easier for building owners, facility managers, architects, engineers, lighting designers, and developers to upgrade, design, and build energy-efficient commercial and industrial buildings. The saving can be HUGE and return on investment is instant.
eQuest is qualified software for calculating Commercial Building Tax Deductions. Before making any upgrades to your facility an eQuest simulation of your building will qualify you for these deductions.
Energy Retrofits/Weatherization
Now that we know where improvements can be made and savings realized it is time for the retrofitting. The team at Building Energy Experts has over 40 years of hands on construction experience as well as project management skills; we also have an architect on staff.
Part of a job well done starts with using the right products and materials. We keep up with the latest technologies and advances in the industry, but we also employ time tested methods and materials.
All of our upgrades and retrofit work is guaranteed and we retest upon completion to ensure the desired results have been achieved.
At Building Energy Experts one of our mantras is “cleanliness” this includes little things like never leaving a mess for our clients to pick up. We leave your home, building or business cleaner than when we arrived.
Retrofit Services
- Insulation-Many types and methods are used; there is no one solution for every problem area.
- Air sealing-Various techniques are employed to control air infiltration and exfiltration.
- Mechanical systems-upgrades to existing heating and cooling equipment.
- Windows, doors, skylights and sunlight tubes.
- Ground water control and collection.
- Landscaping
- Complete Green remodeling and construction services for residential, commercial, and industrial.
LED Lighting Upgrades
You can have it all-superior energy efficiency, natural-looking light, no toxic mercury and an ultra-low maintenance system, designed for 50,000 hours LED technology is finally affordable. Capitalize on the relationships Building Energy Experts has in the industry and realize the money savings of LED lighting in your building. Count on our experience to properly match your current lighting needs. Call to schedule a complete analysis of your building’s needs.
Renewable Energy Source
We are the area’s experts in renewable energy sources. Not only do we offer these products we have the experience and expertise to install and service them. We have partnered with the leaders in the industry to provide our clients with the finest energy manufacturing systems available. When coupled with an energy retrofitted building the results can be astounding.
Wind Power
Locally produced energy is an idea that’s time has come. The Windspire® wind turbine is an affordable, attractive, and silent vertical axis wind power appliance. At only 30 feet tall, the Windspire is redefining small wind in a big way. The sleek design is well-suited to residential customers and can also produce clean energy for businesses, schools, commercial buildings, and off-grid needs.
Geo Thermal
Did you know you can both heat and cool your home or business using the earth itself. This process is known as geo-thermal heating and cooling. It is not a new technology, in fact it has been around for decades and continues to improve even now. Maintenance costs are slashed as well as huge savings on monthly bills.
Solar Energy
We all have seen a solar voltaic panel. They provide power for anything from road signs to buildings. It doesn’t end with electricity though, your water can also be heated utilizing the suns rays. Let us help you harness the sun to work for you!
FACT: Buildings are the single largest consumer of energy in the world. Buildings also hold the greatest potential for energy reduction and cost savings.
